Chief Justice White Dies at 76 in Washington
Chief Justice Edward Douglass White died at a Washington hospital at 2 AM after an operation for mandible trouble. Born in Louisiana, White served in the Confederate Army, joined the Senate, and was appointed to the Supreme Court by Cleveland in 1894, becoming Chief Justice in 1910. He had recently suffered a severe cold and delivered his last dissent in the Newberry case. The Catholic rites were given, and his family was summoned as he declined through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jt Hey
Edward Dougie White
United States Supreme Court
Tetae
Father J. Creedon
Georgetown University
National Vignee
Loulelane
United Blazen Senate
Cleveland
Supreme Court Ty Ltd
Taft
Justion White
Wilson
Harding
Newberry
White
Marshall
Republic
Senate
Supreme Court of the United States
Grover Cleveland
McHenry Boys Fined in Court for Breach of Peace
Clyde Hines and Lennie Watson of McHenry were fined $40 and jailed 18 days for breach of the peace on Monday. Clorence Aul of Fordaville faced a $600 surety bond on a wife abuse charge. Homer McNutt of Beaver Dam was held for grand jury action on a robbery case involving J. T. Vincon & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Hines
Lennie Watson
McHenry
Clorence Aul
Fordaville
Homer McNutt
Beaver Dam
J. T. Vincon & Sons
Auroral Display Dazzles Night Sky Across Aurora
The article notes a strong aurora borealis Saturday night visible from after dark until near midnight. Observers describe objects in moonlight with a first quarter moon casting faint shadows as the brilliant electrical display lights the sky. The piece compares the 1910 and 1919 displays and warns such events may not recur for years.
Uncertain Saturday Night Signal Failures Disrupt Transit
Communication issues crippled phone service and disrupted signaling across rail and electrical systems during a lengthy Saturday night period. Trains and other services faced suspensions as devices failed to operate reliably, leaving passengers with limited options and service gaps.
Women Pay Poll Tax Under Kentucky Law Says Attorney General
An attorney general ruling states Kentucky women as legal voters are liable for poll tax up to 1000 dollars for schooling and voter purposes. The opinion clarifies that once women vote the tax applies. the court advised that only the electorate bears the levy and collection responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Kentucky
Pin Head Lord's Prayer Illusion Shown in Hartford
Ed Burke displayed a pin head inscribed with the Lord's Prayer in Hartford attracting curiosity. The event drew the Republican office force and others who marveled at letters so small that magnification is needed to read them.
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Ed Burke
Hartford
Ammunition Train Mustered at Stanford
A military company of sixty five was mustered in Stanford Kentucky to take charge of the ammunition train. Captain John Owsley Reid led the unit with first lieutenants M. C. Newland and L. B. Conn. Major Woodyard of the Quartermaster Corps administered muster after speeches by Judge H. R. Santley and Peter M. McRoberts.
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Stanford
John Owsley Reid
M. C. Newland
L. B. Conn
Woodyard
Quartermaster Corps
H. R. Santley
Peter M. McRoberts
Law Requires That Eggs Be Candled in Kentucky
The State Board of Health announced the annual candling period for eggs runs from May 15 to January 15. Miss Sarah Vance warned of active enforcement and prosecutions for violations. Eggs must be candled before sale to storekeepers and when shipped by hucksters. Cases must bear a certificate showing candling, and federal prosecutions have begun in Indiana with fines for Robert Haddock and Thomas K. Elite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
State Board of Health
Sarah Vance
Bureau of Pure Foods and Drugs
Miss Vance
Indiana
Mise Vance
Robert Haddock
Henshaw
Thomas KB
Elite
Rumsey
Evans
Owensboro
Marriage Ties Rockport Couple at Hartford Church
Mr. and Mrs. Sallie G. Eyerly of Rockport were married Monday May 16 at the Hartford M B church with Rev. T. T. Frasier officiating after obtaining the necessary authority. The couple names in the record are Everly Keown and H Keown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everly—Keown
H. Keown
Sallie G. Eyerly
Rockport
T. T. Frasier
Hartford
M. B
Frasier
Re-Election bid by Claude E. Smith for Commonwealth's Attorney
To voters of the Sixth Circuit Court District of Kentucky Claude E. Smith appeals for re election to the office He notes six years of service and asks the district to indorse his record The letter emphasizes a district tradition of re electing incumbents and thanks supporters for their encouragement
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Sixth Circuit
Kentucky
Commonwealth's
Betom
Commonwealth's Attorney
Claude E. Smith
Beaver Dam Graded and High School Holds Week of Proms
The Beaver Dam Graded and High School ends a week of events with concerts and recitals. May 16 saw the largest crowd for an entertainment. May 17 featured Nora Jackson Jase in Music and Expression. May 18 hosted the Junior High play The Dear Boy Graduates and the Senior Class exercises. Prof. R. P. Green will deliver the commencement address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Dam
Nora Jackson
Muale
R. P. Green
Local High School Nears Closure After Commencement
The Hartford Grade and High School held its forty first annual exercises with a Declamatory contest among six freshmen, Kathryn Williams winning the medal donated by Dr. J. B. Tappan. The Baccalaureate Sermon was delivered by Dr. Bruce Lyle of Nashville, Tenn. An operetta followed, and Tuesday’s program showcased the Seniors with solo and ensemble acts amid evident student effort and community support.
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Hartford
Kathryn Williams
Edith Tinsley
Martyne Sproule
Anabel King
Corinne Ward
Locket Ford
Miss Williams
J. B. Tappan
Glenn
Lyman Barrett
A. D. Kirk
Bruce Lyle
Nashville
Tenn
M. EB
St Oelock
Nev
T. T. Frazier
Lyle
New Blacksmith Shop Opens on Centertown Road
A new blacksmith shop launches on Centertown road near the rear of Talo's Restaurant in Plain Ehoes. Prices listed include toed shoes at $1.10 and all around shoes at $1.80. The ad invites readers to give them a trial, signed by MUBRY at 4a M. Cc.
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Centertown Road
Talo
M. Cc. Mubry
Graduation Exercises Close at M B Church in Bowling Green
Dudiences appreciation honored Blanton Ellis president as master of ceremonies while Mike Emilie Pendleton served as valedictorian. The class included Affreos Loubel Williats Sallya Shults Gertrude Schlemmer Margaret King Flora Hheads Aniwila Pirtle Kittie Beas Doedaon and Raymond Robertson Freeman Schapnifre and Douglas Williame. Prof J L Harmon of Bowling Green Business University gave the address to the graduates at the M B Church. Students presented Prof Bruner with a silver loving cup as the session 1920 21 closed. The community witnessed a splendid showing by the pupils, reflecting honest effort and faithful labor by the faculty.
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Dudiences
Blanton Ellis
Mike Emilie Pendleton
Clase
Affreos Loubel Williats
Sallya Shults
Gertrude Schlemmer
Margaret King
Flora Hheads
Aniwila Pirtle
Kittie Beas Doedaon
Raymond Robertson Freeman Schapnifre
Douglas Williame
M. B
J. L. Harmon
Bowling Green Business University
Harmon
Erase
Bruner
Jiort
Wfturt
Faithfu
Lnbor
Louisville Markets Cattle and Hogs Steady with Mixed Demand
Cattle trade was quiet and soft midweek with best Hecht cuts steady to lower. Heavy steers weak, stockers and feeders weak, calves steady, fat cows and cutters mixed. Hogs demand fair though prices fell on top grade. light lambs and sheep mixed with top lambs down. Produce prices show eggs per dozen and various poultry and dairy rates.
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Hecht
Lowe
Gray-Mickier nuptials held in Ohio County Clerk office
Mr. Oren Midkiff and Misa Ruth Gray of Sunnydale were married Monday May 16 in the Ohio County Clerk's office with Judge Mack Cook officiating. The bride is the daughter of Walter Gray and the groom a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Midkiff, long regarded as popular young locals.
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Oren Midkiff
Misa Ruth Gray
Sunnydale
Ohio County
Mack Cook
Walter Gray
J. R. Midkiff
Local Social Notes Mention Farm Visit And Family Guests
Rev R EB Puqua and family spent the day Tuesday at their farm here. St Elmo Murry of Hartford visits friends and relatives here. John Griffin and family were guests of Mr and Mrs Clifton Hoover Saturday night and Sunday. Mr and Mrs James Hanley welcomed a new boy. Examett Perk and wife went to Rough River Wednesday fishing. Henny Trogdon was kicked by a horse and off work a few days. Yates Everling is on the sick list this week. Mrs David Sharp and daughter Hettie of Pleasant Ridge spent a few days last week with Mrs Hoover. Ann Hoover returned home Sunday after visiting her daughter at Owensboro for a week. Clinton Park and family attended a birthday dinner Sunday at Bug Baugha's near Adaburg.
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R, Eb, Puqua
St. Elmo Murry
Hartford
John Griffin
Clifton
Hoover
James Hanley
Examett Perk
Rough River
Henny Trogdon
Yates Everling Ie
David Sharp
Hettie
Hmm Hoover
Ann Hoover
Owensboro
Clinton Park
White Mule Outfit Taken by Officers Moonshine Hunt
Sheriff A. Brateher and deputies with Jailer Wortt and County officers raided a hidden cave near Meftenty, destroying five laurel mash gallons and a copper boil at Hartford. The nearly inaccessible site, moved recently from a nearby location, yielded a rough six gallon copper boiler and evidence of nighttime operation. Officials believe tips may soon lead to arrests and note the outfit was kept far from residences.
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A. Brateher
Frank Tichenor
Wortt. Tichenor
Mack Cook
A.D. Kirk
Meftenty
Hartford
Hfe
Marriage Permits Issued In Local District
Recent marriage licenses list eight couples including H. Keown of Rockport to Sallie Everly, and Oren Midkiff of Sunnydale to Ruth Gray. The notices note further pairs from McHenry Centertown Rosine Horton and others. Social sections recount visits and gatherings among local families with guests from Vernonia and Owensboro and plans for Whitesville High commencement.
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H. Keown
Rockport
Sallie G. Everly
Oren Midkiff
Sunnydale
Ruth S Gray
Recse Plummer
McHenry
Maudie Likens
Alva Calloway
Centertown
Bill Mae Williams
Jesse Baise
Balzetown
Rema Hunter
Renfrew
Jobie Wilson
Beaver Dam
R. 2
Nola St. Clair
Rosine
J. Z. Smith
Horton
le Leach
M .H. Thompson
Nelle
Alford
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McHenry Boys
Dam
Gray
Mickier
Guy Hinton
John Hinton
C. T. Burdette
Tag Huff
Wilsie Hines
Dewey Hutt
Tag Hutt
Josie Lyons
Whitesville High School
Will Holland
Whitesville
HM. Miller
South Side
Independence
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